Horspath Cricket Club, near Oxford, have launched a Jamaica Hurricane Relief Appeal in aid of overseas star Derval Green and his family.

The all-rounder's community was in the eye of Hurricane Melissa when it made landfall in late October, causing catastrophic devastation.

Will Eason, Horspath's director of cricket, has been in regular contact with the Jamaican international, who made a big impact for the Home Counties Premier Cricket League Division 2 club last season.

He reported: "His house withstood much of the hurricane, though his front door and windows were blown out, which he will have to get fixed.

"He currently has 13 people, consisting of family and friends, who unfortunately all lost their houses, living with him.

"He has been driving for a couple of hours each day to get food and essentials for the community, though from what I understand, there is a stringent limit on how much fuel is available."

Now Horspath have set up an appeal and are inviting donations to help Green and his family.